It is unlawful to plant any tree or shrub in any public street
or parkway or other public place without having first secured a permit
therefor. Applications for such permits shall be made to the City
Clerk, and shall be referred by him to the Mayor and City Council.
It is unlawful to remove or cut down any tree or shrub in any
street, parkway or other public place without having first secured
a permit therefor. Applications for such permits shall be made to
the City Clerk, and shall be referred by him to the Mayor and City
Council for approval before permission shall be granted.
It is unlawful to injure any tree or shrub planted in any such
public place.
It is unlawful to attach any sign, advertisement or notice to
any tree or shrub in any street, parkway or other public place.
Any person, firm or corporation maintaining any gas pipe in
the City shall, in the absence of provision in the franchise concerning
the subject, keep such pipes free from leaks.
In making excavations in streets or other public places, proper
care shall be taken to avoid injury to the roots of any tree or shrub,
wherever possible.
[Amended 4-20-2015 by Ord. No. 3180]
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this
chapter shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $750 for each
offense; and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each
day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.